Experience

Senior Game Design Manager, Schell Games, 2005-Present

 

Mobile & Web

Project Director & Designer -  Daniel Tiger Games, PBSKIDS.ORG, 2014-Present

Mobile & web-based games teaching Social & Emotional Learning concepts w/Daniel Tiger IP

• Oversee ongoing development & maintenance updates of games

• Fostered a close working relationship with clients: Fred Rogers Productions & PBSKIDS 

• Led development for the following games: Spin & Sing, Neighbor Day, Hide & Seek, Birthday Buddy, Dance Party, Guess the Feeling, Classroom Helpers, & Barnyard Match

 

Project Director & Designer -  Hero Elementary Games, Twin Cities PBS, 2020

2 mobile and web based games for Hero Elementary IP

• Designed an inclusive player character creator based on the show IP

• Worked with brand bibles and stakeholders to develop games before the show release

• Established client relations and processes

 

Designer & Artist - Starfishers, Schell Games, 2017 (Unreleased)

Introductory chemistry (atoms and molecules) iPad game for 2-4 year olds

• Established look and feel for a prototype experience

 

Project Director & Designer  - Osmo Monster Expansion, OSMO, 2016

Interactive storybook & drawing game for Osmo game system targeting ages 4-9

• Led expansion adding adventures and rooms for the players to draw and create

 

Project Director & Designer - Peg+Cat Games, PBSKIDS.ORG, 2015-2016

Small mobile & web-based games teaching math & problem solving concept w/Peg+Cat IP

• Led development on games: Symmetry Painter, Music Maker, Don't Go Bananas!, Hair Salon, & Mega Mall

• Led creative planning & feedback sessions w/  Fred Rogers Productions & PBSKIDS & 100 Chickens

 

Project Director & Designer -Daniel Tiger Stop & Go Potty, Fred Rogers Prod. & PBSKids, 2014-2015

Mobile Potty Training game w/Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood IP

• Led efforts to pitch and develop this game along with Fred Rogers Productions & PBSKIDS

 

Design Director - The World of Lexica, Amplify Learning, 2014

Mobile game focused on reading and literacy

• Collaborated with developers and client to develop a narrative driven experience 

• Worked with Amplify Learning to manage the design and integration of external studio content

 

Virtual Reality

Project Director & Designer - Lost Recipes VR, Oculus Education, 2021

A relaxing historical cooking simulator featuring 3 different authentic kitchens

• Worked with domain experts and native speaker voice actors to ensure authenticity

 

Project Director & Designer - VR Therapy Experience, Client Undisclosed (NDA), 2020-2021 

A therapeutic, relaxing, and buttonless VR game using proprietary hardware

• Coordinated playtesting during a global pandemic

 

Location Based Entertainment

Scene Designer - Theme Park Ride, Client Undisclosed(NDA), 2018-2019

• Level Designer and scene owner for a major part of interactive theme park attraction

 

Design Director -Cruise Ship AR experiences, Client Undisclosed (NDA), 2017-2018

• Coordinated design for multiple teams creating interactive AR games

• Worked closely with client to develop a personalized and interactive avatar system for guests

 

Designer & Programmer - Theme Park Ride, Client Undisclosed(NDA), 2006-2008

• Level Designer, scene owner, and programmer for a major part of interactive theme park attraction